Our Stories Speak - The People's Poem Workshop

Shahaddah Jack leads this interactive, all-ages workshop invites you to write your truth and weave it into a powerful collective piece. Led by Toronto’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Shahaddah Jack, this interactive, all-ages workshop invites you to write your truth and weave it into a powerful collective piece: The People’s Poem. Through short, high-energy writing prompts, open sharing, and group creativity, participants will transform personal stories into a shared vision for peace, justice, and belonging. Whether you’re a first-time writer, a seasoned poet, or just curious, this is your space to speak up, be heard, and leave your mark on the festival. This in-person workshop is free to attend. However, if you have the means, we invite you to consider a donation to The Word On The Street as a way of helping to keep these arts events accessible for everyone into the future. Location The WOTS workshops are located in room 310 of Metro Hall, accessible through the festival site at David Pecaut Square. Take the elevator to the third floor and follow the signage. Advance registration is required. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins, and bring something to write with! About The Word On The Street Toronto The Word On The Street is an annual celebration of storytelling, ideas and imagination, hosting Canada's largest FREE book and magazine festival annually and promoting great books by Indigenous and Canadian authors year-round.